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Scientists identified white striping present in 96 per cent of the 285 birds they tested.

This white striping doesn't just mean more fat, but also "negatively impacts meat quality," researchers say.

Meat with fatty stripes is said to be less tender and doesn't absorb marinades as well.

Also, a spokesman for the National Chicken Council told BuzzFeed that white striping only affects a “small percentage of chicken meat” and “does not create any health or food safety concerns for people and the welfare of the chicken itself is not negatively impacted.”

So if you're looking for the healthiest option, avoid the chicken with white striping at the supermarket.

However, if you've bought some that does have it, there's no reason to toss it away.